ICD-9 code 042 for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) INFECTION (042).
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[QUOTE="CodingKing, post: 367130, member: 323638"]Looks at ICD-10 coding guidelines I.C.1.a.2.f for more information.
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Looks at ICD-10 coding guidelines I.C.1.a.2.f for more information.
[QUOTE]Previously diagnosed HIV-related illness
Patients with any known prior diagnosis of an
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